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Barry Loudermilk

REPUBLICAN

Barry Loudermilk is running for Georgia US Representative, District 11, Republican Primary.

Personal background

Barry lives in northwest Georgia with his wife, Desiree, they have 3 children and six grandchildren. Barry holds a Bachelor of Science in occupational education and information systems technology from Wayland Baptist University, as well as an Associates Degree in telecommunications technology from Air Force Community College.

Professional background

Barry founded Innovative Network Systems, Inc. and co-owned a flight training school called the Freedom Flight Center. He served in the United States Air Force for eight years in the intelligence and technology fields.

Political background

Barry Loudermilk has been a member of the United States House of Representatives since 2014, and is running for his 6th term in the House. He was appointed Chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee on Science, Space and Technology as well as working on the the Subcommittee on Oversight’s investigation into the events at the Capitol on January 6, 2021. Before becoming a member of the United States House Of Representatives he was elected to both the Georgia General Assembly as both a member of the State House and Senate.

Economy

Supports a balanced budget amendment for federal budgets.

As representative, co-sponsored the "FairTax Act of 2023" which eliminates income taxes, payroll taxes, and estate and gift taxes in favor of a 23% sales tax. This bill also abolishes the Internal Revenue Service after 2027.

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Energy & the Environment

Supports research in alternative energy methods.

As representative, supported legislation which repealed the forty year old ban on exporting oil from the United States.

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Healthcare

Opposes federal funding for abortions.

As representative, voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act.

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Voting & Elections

As representative, objected to the results of the 2020 Presidential Election in Georgia.

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Public Safety

Opposes gun control legislation.

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Education

As representative, voted for the The Student Success Act, which allows "states to withdraw from participation in Common Core and gives parents the autonomy to opt their children out of standardized assessments. "

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Foreign Policy and Immigration

Supports increased border security measures, including increased law enforcement presence and "reinforcing the fences and walls along the U.S. border."

As representative, voted for the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, which provided $14.3 billion in emergency military funding to Israel.

As representative, co-sponsored the "Laken Riley Act," which requires the Department of Homeland Security to detain undocumented migrants "who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement."

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